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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

SECURITY CONTROL OFFICE, Juvenile Services (MALE ONLY)

Tarrant County, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20/hr - $22/hr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is a company that operates within Tarrant County's Juvenile Services department. They are seeking a male candidate to serve in a support role for Juvenile Detention and Post-Adjudication Institutional staff, focusing on the safe escorting of detained juveniles and maintaining secure custody while ensuring the safety and well-being of both residents and staff.

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Responsibilities

Maintains secure custody of detained residents, preventing escapes, assaults and misconduct by residents

Maintains the safety, health and well-being of residents and staff

Escorts residents safely inside and outside the facility to multiple locations upon request; escorts all hostile and violent visitors from the Detention Center

Intervenes in aggressive situations with counseling, crisis intervention, physical and mechanical restraint

Conducts and documents initial health screening, program orientation and property inventory of new referrals prior to conducting dress in procedures

Assists the Medical Services Supervisor during medical exams and treatment

Determines, implements and documents the need for prescribed disciplinary measures

Screens and monitors family visits for compliance; receives information and prescribed medications from parents

Documents incidents and restraints; exchanges information with probation officers; testifies in court

Conducts facility-wide and personal searches for contraband

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Texas Juvenile Detention Officer certificationFirst Aid certificationCPR certificationNon-Violent restraint certificationState Juvenile Detention StandardsChildrenCrisis intervention skillsDocumentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

Must be a male applicant

High School Diploma or GED + two (2) full-time years of work experience in a related field, INCLUDING one (1) full-time year of work experience in working with children. (College degree (Associate's or higher) may substitute for experience requirements.)

Must have a valid Driver License and automobile liability insurance

Ability to be certified as a Texas Juvenile Detention Officer

Ability to be certified in First Aid, CPR and Non-Violent restraint

Knowledge of State Juvenile Detention Standards; understanding of adolescent behavior and facility security